Ornello IGT Maremma Toscana

Country: Italy
Place of Origin: Toscana
Winery: Rocca di Frassinello

Description: Balsamic notes and roasted coffee at the nose and a full and rich wine with a nice elegance and freshness, typical of Rocca di Frassinello style. Color: Deep ruby red. Bouquet: Red fruit nose with light spice and hints of vanilla. Flavor: Elegant with great structure and pleasant tannins. Full-bodied style, showing notable intensity in its fruit, terrific balance and a long, impeccably refined finish.

Production: Vinification: in steel vats for 15 days at a controlled temperature Malolactic fermentation: Done Aging: 10 months in barrique Bottle refinement: 6 months Wood type: Barrique of 225 lt Harvest: first half of September Hectare gain: 55 q.li/ha Vineyards height: 90 mt. s.l.m

Food Combination: Grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.

Awards: ◆2011 Vintage *92 Points - Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker ◆2010 Vintage *89 Points - Wine Spectator *92 Points - Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker ◆2009 Vintage *90 Points - The Wine Advocates